A next-generation open stenotype machine

Not to let too much time go by since the last post, here are the very first images of Stenosaurus that has all its main components:

assembled PCB

key caps

top and bottom enclosure panels

bent side rail

port farm back plate

Right away, you’ll notice that the key caps and side rail have changed color from clear anodized aluminum to black anodized aluminum. The back plate, which is still clear anodized aluminum, shows the contrast. In the final units, the back plate will be the same color as the key caps and side rail. Most likely, there will be several color options available, including both clear and black.

There are still some features missing, such as rubber feet and tripod mount, but this is as close as we’ve yet come to a complete Stenosaurus. I’ll be running some tests this weekend and will report back results soon.